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McGregor, John (fl. 1779-1780) [Account of William Knox with Alexander McGregor]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08500 Author/Creator: McGregor, John (fl. 1779-1780) Place Written: Amsterdam, Netherlands Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 4 November 1779-2 March 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 14.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Payments for making clothes for William Knox. Total cost came to £97.1. Signed by John McGregor stating that payment was received for Alexander McGregor.

McGregor, John, fl. 1779-1780
Knox, William, 1756-1795

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